A range of guides, policies, toolkits and videos for professionals involved with adult safeguarding. Choose a category below:
4LSAB Policies & Guidance
Alcohol Use
Closed Cultures
Cuckooing
Domestic Abuse
Fire Safety
General
Health
Housing / Homelessness
Integrated Localities
IOW SAB Past Events
Learning by Experience
Making Safeguarding Personal
MARM (new page)
Modern Slavery
One-Minute Guides
PREVENT
Professional Curiosity
Safeguarding Referral Form (Professionals)
Workplace Posters
4LSAB Policies & Guidance
4LSAB Family Approach Protocol and Toolkit
The Family Approach Protocol was jointly commissioned and developed by the 4 Safeguarding Children Boards (4LSCBs) and 4 Safeguarding Adult Boards (4LSABs) in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. The toolkit is free to access and available to all practitioners from any agency/organisation working with children, adults with care and support needs, and their families across the 4LSAB areas.
Review the 4LSAB Family Approach Toolkit
For Family Approach guidance, including large print version and flowchart: visit the 4LSAB Family Approach Guidance page
4LSAB Guidance on Safeguarding Adults in Commissioned Services
This guidance provides framework for responding to safeguarding concerns occurring in regulated NHS and Social Care settings. The framework recognises that promoting wellbeing and protecting safeguarding adults against abuse and neglect is an integral part of the commissioning and contract processes and is underpinned by the six safeguarding principles.
4LSAB Guidance on Safeguarding Adults in Commissioned Services
4LSAB Local Pressure Ulcer Safeguarding Guidance
4LSAB Multi-Agency Framework for Managing Allegations Against People in a Position of Trust
To develop a consistent approach and promote best practice across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the 4LSAB have established a joint framework and process for how allegations against people in positions of trust should be responded to.
4LSAB Multi-Agency Framework for Managing Allegations Against People in a Position of Trust (August 2021)
Persons in a Position of Trust (PiPOT)
Lunch & Learn 20th Nov 2024
4LSAB Multi-Agency Protocol for Falls and Adult Safeguarding
4LSAB-Multi-Agency-Protocol-for-Falls-and-Adult-Safeguarding (July 2025)
Flowchart to Support decision making – Falls and Adult Safeguarding (June 2025)
Falls Threshold Table (June 2025)
4LSAB Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Policy, Process and Guidance
This document aims to support partnership working and good practice in adult safeguarding across the whole of the 4LSAB area.
Review the 4LSAB Adult Safeguarding Policy, Process and Guidance
Find more 4LSAB multi-agency guidance on the Hampshire SAB website
4LSAB Multi-agency Framework for managing risk and safeguarding people moving into adulthood
This 4LSAB Framework is supported by the Local Safeguarding Children’s Partnerships covering the 4LSAB area, and aims to strengthen safeguarding support for young adults aged 18 years with pre-existing vulnerability and risk factors as they move into adulthood.
It is recognised that safeguarding arrangements for young adults need to take account of their distinct safeguarding needs. This Framework is designed to:
- complement existing safeguarding arrangements, ensuring these are relevant to safeguarding at risk young people
- support effective partnership working and good practice in this complex and challenging area of safeguarding work
4LSAB Framework for managing risk and safeguarding people moving into adulthood (PDF, May 2022)
4LSAB Multi-Agency Guidance
4LSAB Adult Sexual Exploitation (ASE) Guidance (PDF, June 2024)
4LSAB Checklist for embedding policies (PDF, Jan 2025)
4LSAB Large Scale S42 Safeguarding Enquiry Protocol (PDF, April 2024)
4LSAB Multi-Agency Escalation Protocol (PDF, June 2023)
One Minute Guide to the 4LSAB Multi-Agency Escalation Protocol (Apr 2025)
4LSAB Multi-Agency Guidance on Adult Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities (PDF, June 2024)
4LSAB Multi-Agency Information Sharing Guidance (PDF, June 2024)
7 Golden Rules for Information Sharing (quick guide produced by Hampshire SAB)
4LSAB Multi-Agency Guidance on Prevention and Early Intervention in Adult Safeguarding (PDF, Nov 2023)
4LSAB Guidance on Safeguarding in Prisons and approved premises (PDF, Nov 2024)
4LSAB 4LSCP Practice Guidance – Adults who Disclose Non-recent Sexual Abuse (June 2024)
4LSAB Safer Recruitment Guidance (June 2023)
4LSAB Quick guide to financial abuse (June 2024)
4LSAB Quick Guide to Financial Abuse
4LSAB Safeguarding Concerns Guidance
The purpose of the 4LSAB Safeguarding Concerns Guidance is to support the decision making and reporting of adult safeguarding concerns, in order to impact positively on outcomes for people with a need for care and support, who are at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect.
This framework sits alongside the 4LSAB Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Policy, Process and Guidance 2023 and draws on the Care Act 2014 and accompanying statutory guidance and connects to the LGA and ADASS framework ‘Making decisions on the duty to carry out safeguarding enquiries’.
4LSAB Safeguarding Concerns Guidance (July 2025)
4LSAB Multi-Agency Tools (July 2025)
National Safeguarding Concerns Quick Guides (produced by the Local Government Association):
Quick-Guide-1-Working-with-Definitions
Quick-Guide-2-Understanding-what-constitutes-a-safeguarding-concern
Alcohol Use
Blue Light Manual
Alcohol Change UK’s The Blue Light Manual is guide for professionals working with change resistant drinkers. It challenges the belief that only drinkers who show clear motivation to change can be helped, setting out positive strategies that can be used with this client group.
It contains:
- Tools for understanding why individuals may not engage
- Risk assessment tools which are appropriate for drinkers
- Harm reduction techniques workers can use
- Advice on crucial nutritional approaches which can reduce alcohol-related harm
- Questions to help non-clinicians identify where individuals may be at risk of serious health problems
- Management frameworks
- Guidance on legal frameworks
National Briefing: How to use legal powers to safeguard highly vulnerable dependent drinkers
In 2020 and 2021 the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Boards worked with Alcohol Change UK, Professor Michael Preston-Shoot and a network of local authorities across England and Wales to develop a national briefing on Safeguarding Vulnerable Dependent Drinkers.
How to use legal powers to safeguard highly vulnerable dependent drinkers
This guide aims to help practitioners to improve the well-being and safety of adults who are highly vulnerable, chronic, dependent drinkers.
Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ)
This questionnaire screens the severity of alcohol dependence based on drinking habits and symptoms experienced after drinking.
Closed Cultures
Closed cultures in social care: guidance and questions to ask
‘Closed cultures’ have been identified as a major risk to the wellbeing and human rights of people with care and support needs, who are unable to protect themselves from abuse or neglect, due to their care and support needs. The aim of this document is to provide guidance on identifying where a ‘closed culture’ may exist, or there may be a risk of one developing, in social care services for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Find out more on the Local Government Association website: Closed cultures in social care: Guidance and questions to ask | Local Government Association
Cuckooing
Hampshire SAB Tricky Friends Animation
This animation can help raise awareness of issues such as exploitation, county lines, and cuckooing. It is designed to spark important conversations and support safer, more informed relationships, particularly among those who may be more vulnerable to harm.
HSAB Tricky Friends Animation – Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Home Takeover Animations
Two animations on home takeover (sometimes referred to as home invasion or cuckooing), one aimed at professionals and one aimed at young people (to be used in schools, Year 7 and above)
Find out more: visit Newcastle Safeguarding Adults Board website
Steven’s Story – A personal experience of Cuckooing
[With thanks to Surrey SAB]
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Cuckooing Resources
The following resources have been designed to improve awareness of cuckooing victimisation, encourage professional and public curiosity, and improve reporting and intervention. [With thanks to the University of Leeds School of Law]
Domestic Abuse
4LSAB Domestic Abuse Awareness animation
The four Safeguarding Adults Boards (Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and Isle of Wight) have collaborated to create a new Domestic Abuse Awareness animation.
4LSAB Domestic Abuse Awareness animation (Sept 2025)
This short, impactful video was originally developed by Bromley Safeguarding Adults Board and has been co-produced with input from local services and individuals with lived experience. It has been adapted for use across our region to raise awareness of domestic abuse, help people recognise the signs, and encourage access to support. The animation reflects our shared commitment to safeguarding adults and promoting safer communities.
We encourage you to:
- Share the animation widely across your networks
- Embed it in training and internal communications within your organisation, where appropriate
- Use it to support conversations around domestic abuse and safeguarding
4LSAB Multi-Agency Domestic Abuse Guidance
4LSAB Multi-Agency Domestic Abuse Guidance (Feb 2025)
Cancer and Domestic Abuse: a toolkit for professionals
This toolkit is designed for healthcare professionals working with people affected by cancer. It can help you to identify and respond to signs of domestic abuse affecting patients and carers.
Read the Toolkit: Cancer and domestic abuse: a toolkit for professionals
Watch the video on YouTube: Cancer and Domestic Abuse professionals toolkit video
Review other treatment resources for healthcare professionals: Visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website
For advice and support, or if you are worried about yourself or someone else:
- Call the Macmillan Safeguarding Team 24/7 on 07595 002 022 or 07793 579 375
- Send an email to: safeguarding@macmillan.org.uk (emails monitored Monday to Friday during office hours. You may not get an immediate response)
Domestic Abuse Referral Pathway
This pathway was developed with input from the police, health services, the victim care hub, adult and children’s social care, commissioned providers, and the wider domestic abuse partnership. It explains what domestic abuse is and provides clear steps for making referrals. A ‘jargon-buster’ is included to clarify terms.
The pathway aims to ensure a coordinated response to domestic abuse, improving safety and support for everyone affected. Professionals are encouraged to use and share this pathway to help victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
IOW Domestic Abuse Referral Pathway (Mar 2025)
Hampton Trust
Hampton Trust is one of the most respected and innovative UK providers of work in the field of domestic abuse and criminal justice. We are committed to rebuilding lives by addressing the root cause of domestic abuse and criminality.
Call Hampton Trust on 023 8000 1061 (General enquiries), or 023 8000 9898 (Programme enquiries)
Contact Hampton Trust via website: Hampton Trust website contact page
Honour Based Violence, Forced Marriage & Female Genital Mutilation
A guide to how 4LSAB agencies respond to incidents (crime and non-crime) where Honour Based Violence (HBV), Forced Marriage (FM) and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) may be a consideration.
4LSAB-Guidance-on-Honour-Based-Abuse-Forced-Marriage-and-FGM-2020
Multi-agency statutory guidance on female genital mutilation – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Isle of Wight Council: Domestic Abuse Resources
The IW Council Domestic Abuse web page has guidance for professionals and members of the public, and information about awareness campaigns or events.
Isle of Wight Safe Accommodation Strategy 2024-2027
Our goal is to ensure that all victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including children, can access and be supported by safe accommodation-based services. This strategy accounts for the unique factors of the Isle of Wight and the changing housing landscape. It provides a framework to address challenges and leverage opportunities.
MARAC / HRDA Meetings
MARAC and HRDA meetings provide appropriate services for those involved in domestic abuse.
MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) is a monthly meeting, usually on the first Wednesday. Representatives from Police, Health, Social Care, Housing, IDVAs (who represent the victim), and other specialists share information about high-risk domestic abuse cases. They use this information to create plans to protect the victim, safeguard children, and manage the perpetrator’s behaviour.
HRDA (High Risk Domestic Abuse) meetings are held every Tuesday and Thursday and are , chaired by Police/MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) with various agencies attending. They discuss most high-risk new referrals to ensure timely responses and interventions for families affected by domestic abuse, and refer cases to MARAC if needed.
Read the document ‘MARAC – How to refer’ (May 2022)
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone
Contact the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247
Webchat with an advisor (Mon-Fri, 3pm-10pm): Chat to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline online
Paragon
Paragon offer support, advocacy, advice, guidance and information to women, men, and children as victims and survivors of domestic abuse and for those people who cause harm to others in their relationships.
Read the Paragon leaflet: Paragon 2024 leaflet
Email: paragonIOW@theyoutrust.org.uk
Phone: 0800 234 6266
Referral forms are available on the Paragon website: Paragon website
Violence Reduction Partnership Toolkit
The Violence Reduction Partnership Toolkit aims to support professionals working with children, young people, adults and their families, and is endorsed by Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Safeguarding Adult Boards.
The Toolkit is free to access and available to practitioners from any agency/organisation in the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton areas.
Review the Hampshire SCP Violence Reduction Partnership Toolkit
Fire Safety
Fire Risk and Vulnerability Training
Date: 9th January 2025
Presented by: Laura Cane-Andrews, Safeguarding Lead Officer, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service
Fire Risk Assessments in Social Care: A Public Health View
Date: 16th October 2024
Presented by:
Dr Mohammed Jawad, Consultant in Public Health
Dr Manasi Panda, Senior Public Health Practitioner 4LSAB Fire Safety Development Group
4LSAB Fire Safety Development Group: Thematic Review 2022-2024
This thematic review analyses data from 35 fire incidents reviewed by the FSDG which occurred between 1st January 2022 and 31st December 2024.
4LSAB Fire Safety Development Group Thematic Review 2022-2024 (July 2025)
4LSAB Multi-Agency Fire Safety Framework
Review the Multi-Agency Fire Safety Framework (July 2025)
Watch the 4LSAB Multi-Agency Fire Safety Framework launch video
4LSAB Risk Assessments
4LSAB Individual Smoking Risk Assessment (Jan 2025)
4LSAB ‘Person At Risk’ Fire Risk Assessment (Jan 2025)
Safe and Well Visits
Our free home fire safety visits can support vulnerable members of our community to ensure they are protected from fire risks.
Find out more: Safe and Well visit details on the H&IWFRS website
4LSAB Fire Safety Development Group – Case Referral Form
The Fire Safety Development Group (FSDG) is a partnership led by Hampshire & IOW Fire & Rescue, and works to ensure that fire safety risk management is embedded into partner working practices to reduce people being killed or seriously injured in fires.
Agencies can refer cases to the Fire Safety Development Group for the purposes of review and learning.
The case referral form gives details of referral criteria: 4LSAB Fire Safety Development Group – Case Referral Form
Fire Safety Development Group Learning Briefing 2023
Learning from FSDG case reviews for cases occurring between April 2022 and March 2023.
Thanks to H&IWFRS Safeguarding Lead Officer Laura Cane-Andrews for providing this information.
Review the Fire Safety Development Group Learning Briefing 2023
Fire Safety Development Group Thematic Review 2019-2021
Data analysis of 39 fire incidents between 1st January 2019 and 31st December 2021. Issued in September 2022
Review the Fire Safety Development Group Thematic Review 2019-2021
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Emollients Safety 2021
Both paraffin and non-paraffin emollients can act as an accelerant when absorbed into clothing and exposed to naked flames or other heat sources. So it’s vital to stay aware of the risks and take precautions.
This short briefing gives important information on emollient safety: H&IWFRS emollients Safety 2021 briefing
General
ADASS Supporting Carers Hub
A resource for social care teams or other organisations working to support unpaid carers in communities throughout England.
Visit the ADASS Supporting Carers Hub
APSP (Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose)
A video of an APSP awareness session, run by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary in October 2023
Review the APSP session handouts
Using Community Partnership Information (CPI) forms
An overview of CPI forms and how to use them: Review the CPI Presentation (Apr 2025)
Sharing Community Partnership Intelligence
Partners may use the new Community Partnership Intelligence (CPI) form to submit non-urgent intelligence to the police. This includes information that relates to, but is not limited to:
- anti-social behaviour
- child abuse, sexual or criminal exploitation
- community tension
- drugs and county lines
- gang activity
- modern slavery, exploited or trafficked
- sexual offending
Find the CPI form on the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website
HSCP Toolkits
The updated Adopting a Family Approach Toolkit is now live on the HSCP website.
Isle of Wight Care Services Directory 2025
The Isle of Wight Care Services Directory 2025 provides information on a range of adult social care services available across the Island.
The Directory can help you make an informed decision about your care and support by providing brief information about what support is available. It also provides information that will help your family members or representatives in their caring roles.
Find out more: view or download the IW Care Services Directory 2025
7-Minute Briefing: Mental Capacity Act
7-Minute Briefing: Mental Capacity Act
With thanks to Southampton City Council
Mental Capacity Code of Practice
The Code of Practice offers guidance for those working with or caring for adults who can’t make certain decisions themselves. It outlines their responsibilities when making decisions on behalf of these individuals, especially focusing on those who have a duty of care to someone unable to consent to the care provided.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) says certain people must be aware of the Code of Practice when acting or making decisions on the other person’s behalf. This includes:
- an attorney appointed under a lasting power of attorney (LPA)
- a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection
- an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
- a person doing research approved in accordance with the MCA
- a person who acts in a professional capacity for, or in relation to, people who can’t make decisions for themselves
- a person who is paid to act for/in relation to people who lack capacity.
The National MCA Competency Framework is recommended for use across all partner agencies. This Framework identifies a training pathway for different levels of staff, and includes a blended approach to training methods. It also reflects the importance of supervision to support and assess competency and confidence of staff in the application of the Mental Capacity Act.
Mental Capacity Act Tool Kit
The Mental Capacity Toolkit website is part of a wider research project funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing
Trauma-Informed Language Guide 2025
This resource has been developed for use amongst leaders, managers, frontline practitioners and volunteers. It aims to provide guidelines on how to use language to empower individuals and reinforce a person-first approach.
Transitional Safeguarding & Why Does it Matter
A short animation from Research in Practice, available to watch on Vimeo:
Watch video: What is Transitional Safeguarding and why does it matter
Webinar: Windows of Opportunity
Equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand the risk continuum, effectively engage with adults at risk, and identify concerns early to provide appropriate support.
View the Windows of Opportunity slideshow (Presented by Jane Hughes, Adult Safeguarding Consultant, Making Connections IOW Ltd)
Health
COVID-19 – Information and Support Documents
Diabetes Group IW
Guidance on how to respond to individuals at risk of developing pressure ulcers, prevent harm where they occur and raise a safeguarding concern. [Updated Jan2024]
Phone: 07415 399 102
Email: info@diabetesiow.org.uk
Find out more: visit the Diabetes Group IW website
Pressure Ulcers: How to Safeguard Adults
Guidance on how to respond to individuals at risk of developing pressure ulcers, prevent harm where they occur and raise a safeguarding concern. [Updated Jan2024]
Pressure ulcers: how to safeguard adults – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Housing / Homelessness
4LSAB Multi-Agency Hoarding Guidance
Care Providers: Visiting Professional Observation Tools
As part of the work the commissioning team do to make sure that all our care providers are working to the highest quality, we ask that visiting professional observation tools are completed.
These should be filled out after every visit to a home care or bedded care provider and then sent to ASC@iow.gov.uk. Once these forms have been completed and sent to the ASC inbox, they also need to be returned to the providers within 5 days for them to sign.
These forms will help us to ensure that all Island residents who are receiving care are safe and well looked after.
View the Visiting Professional Tool (Residential/Nursing Care)
The Herbert Protocol
Caring for vulnerable people, including those with dementia or Alzheimer’s, can be challenging. There’s a risk they can at some point start to ‘walk about’. This may only be into the garden or street for a short time, but some people can get lost and go missing. So planning ahead to keep them safe is really important.
The Herbert Protocol is a form that carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person, or the person themselves can fill in. It contains a list of information to help the police if the person goes missing, including:
- medication required
- mobile numbers
- places previously located
- a recent photograph
Find out more, and download the Herbert Protocol form: Herbert Protocol web page
Homelessness – 4LSAB Housing Practitioner Briefing
This briefing note has been produced within the context of Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) recommendations which have highlighted the complexities of achieving effective engagement between professionals and people experiencing homelessness, where care and support needs may be present.
Multiple Exclusion Homelessness – a safeguarding toolkit for practitioners
This toolkit aims to improve multi-agency support for individuals who have an appearance of need for care and support and are experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness (MEH). It does not replace local or national guidance but can help guide practitioners to relevant resources, helping agencies:
- Determine accommodation-based support needs
- Recognize common risks related to care and support, including those associated with Multiple Exclusion Homelessness
- Evaluate multi-agency risk management options
- Identify necessary actions and responsible parties to mitigate foreseeable risks within the legal framework
View the full document: Read the Multiple Exclusion Homelessness Toolkit
Self-Neglect
4LSAB Self-neglect Learning Briefing
Self-Neglect Podcasts
Professor Suzy Braye and Professor Michael Preston-Shoot discuss their research findings on self-neglect and safeguarding.
Listen to podcast part 1: DDCCG Safeguarding Podcast – Self-Neglect Part 1
Listen to podcast part 2: DDCCG Safeguarding Podcast – Self-Neglect Part 2
with thanks to Joined Up Care, Derbyshire
Rough Sleeping
Are you rough sleeping, or are you worried about someone rough sleeping? There is help.
Rough Sleeping Poster (PDF)
For more information, visit the IWC Rough Sleeping page
StreetLink
Connecting people sleeping rough to local services
Help someone sleeping rough, or get help for yourself: visit the StreetLink website
Integrated Localities
Integrated Localities Resources
Integrated Localities Information
ILS Referral Form (SPOA) (Apr 2024)
Integrated Localities Presentation (Apr 2024)
MDT Leaflet (Dec 2024)
IOW SAB Past Events
National Safeguarding Adults Week 2024
Presentations on:
- Persons in a Position of Trust (PiPOT)
- Criminal Exploitation
- Professional Reflection
- and more
Safeguarding Adults Board Conference 2024
Presentations on:
- MARM (Multi-agency Risk Management)
- Hampshire & IW Fire and Rescue Service
Learning By Experience
This section includes:
- Local Learning Briefings
- SAR (Safeguarding Adults Review) Reports
- Thematic Reviews
Regional resources: links to Boards in the 4LSAB area (Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton)
National resources: links to external sites such as the National SAR Library, and Prevention of Future Deaths reports
Local Learning Briefings
IOW SAB Learning Briefing
‘Glen’
Completed October 2024
IOW SAB Learning Briefing
‘Tina’
Completed May 2024
SAR (Safeguarding Adults Review) Reports
IOW SAB Learning Briefing
‘Ms L’
Completed May 2024
Report – Howard
Completed October 2018
Report – Mrs P
Completed December 2017
Report – Miss T
Approved November 2016
Report – Mrs X
Completed May 2015
Statement from IOW SAB Independent Chair (May 2015)
Mrs X SAR final report (May 2015)
Report – Mr W
Completed May 2015
Statement from IOW SAB Independent Chair (PDF, May 2015)
Mr W SAR final report (PDF, May 2015)
Report – Mr V
Completed October 2015
Statement from IOW SAB Independent Chair (October 2015)
Mr V Report for IOWSAB (PDF, October 2015)
Thematic Reviews
Thematic Review: Neglect
July 2023
Safeguarding in a Pandemic
July 2023
Safeguarding People with multiple needs – Executive Summary
October 2023
Regional Resources
Safeguarding Adult Reviews pages for all Boards in the 4LSAB area:
Southampton: Reviews and learning
National Resources
National SAR Library
The library allows practitioners to search all SARs that have been published nationally.
The National Network has provided guidance on how to use the library and the search terms available.
Review all SARs: Visit the National SAR library website
Prevention of Future Death Reports
Reports to Prevent Future Deaths
Paragraph 7 of Schedule 5, Coroners and Justice Act 2009, provides coroners with the duty to make reports to a person, organisation, local authority or government department or agency where the coroner believes that action should be taken to prevent future deaths.
Find out more about Future Death Reports: Visit the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary website
Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP)
Briefing: Myths and Realities about Making Safeguarding Personal
The briefing explains that Making Safeguarding Personal goes beyond just safeguarding practices. It includes prevention and both strategic and operational aspects. It encourages relationship-based and strength-based approaches.
It’s intended for frontline workers, managers, leaders at all levels, local councillors, and anyone involved in safeguarding adults. The briefing can be used to start discussions in teams, partnerships, workshops, or conversations, emphasizing that ‘safeguarding is everyone’s business’.
Read the briefing: ‘Myths and Realities’ About Making Safeguarding Personal (PDF, Nov 2019)
Making Safeguarding Personal: Case Studies
Case studies from nine council areas that illustrate outcome-focused practice in safeguarding adults in line with the Making Safeguarding Personal approach.
LGA Resources
The Local Government Association (LGA) has a suite of resources which describe what ‘good’ might look like in MSP for a range of organisations, and promote ownership of this agenda within and across all organisations:
Making Safeguarding Personal: For safeguarding adults boards
MSP: What might ‘good’ look like for health and social care commissioners and providers?
MSP: What might ‘good’ look like for the police?
MSP: What might ‘good’ look like for advocacy?
MSP: What might ‘good’ look like for those working in the housing sector?
Making Safeguarding Personal Toolkit
The toolkit is a web-based resource that includes narrative around specific areas of practice, tools and case examples to support learning and development. The resources can be used individually or built into learning and development activities within organisations.
Review the MSP Toolkit on the LGA website: Making Safeguarding Personal Toolkit
Making Safeguarding Personal: One-Minute Guide
Making Safeguarding Personal: Quick Guides
Quick Guide – Making Safeguarding Personal
Quick Guide – Questions to support Making Safeguarding Personal
Research in Practice Podcasts
A series of podcasts from Esi Hardy and Michael Preston-Shoot, exploring some of the myths around Making Safeguarding Personal.
Modern Slavery
Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority
Video resources from GLAA & other agencies: Videos – Modern slavery – Labour exploitation – GLAA
How to identify and support victims: Statutory guidance for section 49 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015
Send questions or comments about the guidance to: NRMReform@homeoffice.gov.uk
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Modern Slavery Partnership
The Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Modern Slavery Partnership is a multi-agency partnership, chaired and facilitated by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). Governance is provided by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Local Criminal Justice Board.
Visit the Modern Slavery Partnership home page on the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner website
Visit the Modern Slavery Partnership Training and Resources page
Medaille Trust
One of the UK’s leading providers for survivors of modern slavery
Visit our website: Medaille Trust website
email: enquiries@medaille-trust.org.uk
Phone: 0800 06 999 16
Modern Slavery Self Identification Tool (SIT)
The Self Identification Tool (SIT), has been designed by survivors for survivors to help explain their experiences and self-identify in interview settings. The SIT will help communication between all participants, supporting frontline professionals and organisations to effectively identify and support survivors, while empowering survivors to engage in these interactions in the first instance.
Explore the Modern Slavery SIT: visit the Human Trafficking Foundation website
Stop The Traffik
Printable posters from Stop The Traffik:
One-Minute Guides
One Minute Guides
One Minute Guide to Adverse Childhood Experiences
One Minute Guide to Advocacy (Oct 2025)
One Minute Guide to Care and Support Needs (Oct 2025) See also: Keeping Adults at Risk Safe page
One Minute Guide to Children of Parents with Mental Health Needs
One Minute Guide to Making Safeguarding Personal. See also: ‘Making Safeguarding Personal‘ (this page)
One Minute Guide on Managing Difficult Conversations
One Minute Guide to the 4LSAB Multi-Agency Escalation Protocol (Apr 2025)
One Minute Guide to the 4LSAB MARM framework. See also: MARM page
One Minute Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (July 2025)
One Minute Guide to Principles of Engagement
One Minute Guide to Safeguarding Children with Parents with Substance Use Disorders
One Minute Guide to SARs (May 2024) See also: SARS page, Learning By Experience (this page)
One Minute Guide to Self-Neglect (2024)
One Minute Guide to Support Needs for Adult and Young Carers
PREVENT
Prevent (Counter Terrorism)
Prevent is the name given to a national strategy which aims to stop people from becoming violent extremists or supporting terrorism. The strategy forms part of the Government’s CONTEST strategy, specifying that authorities have a duty to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
Professional Curiosity
Professional Curiosity
SAB toolkit
This toolkit, developed by members of the SAB Manager Network, is intended to prompt professional curiosity and can be used as required and to complement local resources.
Workplace Posters
Workplace Posters
We are pleased to introduce a range of safeguarding posters that can be displayed in the workplace to support safeguarding awareness. Giving an overview of a range of themes, our posters are designed to complement other learning and development. (Find other learning opportunities: visit our Learning Events page)
Key features
- low-colour A4 to suit most office printers
- QR codes to support quick access to further resources
- visual reminder of key themes and action points
Our thanks to IW Council Communications team for their assistance
IOW SAB Domestic Abuse A4 poster (July 2025)
IOW SAB Fire Safety A4 poster (July 2025)
IOW SAB Multi Agency Risk Management (MARM) A4 poster (July 2025)
IOW SAB Professional Curiosity A4 poster (May 2025)
IOW SAB Risk of Harm A4 poster (May 2025)
Coming soon:
- Carer Support
- Cuckooing
- Dementia Support
- Drugs & Alcohol
- Escalation Process
- Financial Abuse
- Hard to Engage
- Information Sharing
- Medication Errors
- Neglect
- Trauma-informed practice
We would be happy to hear your suggestions for posters: email us with your poster theme suggestions
Professional Resources